• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 86.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 11.8 megapixels
  • 25.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung NV24 HD advantages over Nikon 80

  • More telephoto lens reach
    86 mm vs 25 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon 80 advantages over Samsung NV24 HD

  • Less expensive
    $280 vs $349 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/2.8
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Newer
    9 years vs 18 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    74g vs 133g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    11.8 vs 10.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster shutter
    1/6400 vs 1/1500 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NV40

Samsung NV24 HD
Samsung NV40
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $329
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Samsung NV24 HD vs Samsung NV40

Nikon 80
Samsung NV40
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $329
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Internal flash

Compare Nikon 80 vs Samsung NV40

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX35

Samsung NV24 HD
Panasonic DMC-FX35
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure

Compare Samsung NV24 HD vs Panasonic DMC-FX35

Nikon 80
Panasonic DMC-FX35
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon 80 vs Panasonic DMC-FX35

Compared to Nikon S610c

Samsung NV24 HD
Nikon S610c
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $330
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Samsung NV24 HD vs Nikon S610c

Nikon 80
Nikon S610c
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $330
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon 80 vs Nikon S610c

Compared to Samsung ST66

Samsung NV24 HD
Samsung ST66
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Samsung NV24 HD vs Samsung ST66

Nikon 80
Samsung ST66
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon 80 vs Samsung ST66

Compared to Olympus TG-Tracker

Samsung NV24 HD
Olympus TG-Tracker
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Samsung NV24 HD vs Olympus TG-Tracker

Nikon 80
Olympus TG-Tracker
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon 80 vs Olympus TG-Tracker

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